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Graduate Consultant Role
Grow your career alongside the best and brightest as we translate clients’ ambitions into real world outcomes together.
When you join Newton you become part of a global strategic delivery consultancy working with governments, public sector organizations and leading brands to realize their ambitions and meet their most complex challenges. We are renowned for our deep, hands-on commitment, working in partnership with clients to get things done.
For 25 years we have been delivering positive change and measurable impact for our clients, their people and the communities they serve. Our international ambitions continue to grow, and we are now recruiting a new cohort of consultants to help build and shape our presence in the North America.
From day one you’ll help us deliver the Newton difference – our tenacious, deeply-committed and intelligent people-first approach. We are intensely collaborative, and go as deep as it takes to achieve meaningful, enduring results for our clients.
We’ll ask you to take ownership and responsibility from the very start, working alongside clients on the ground to build better outcomes, from future-ready transport to sustainable consumer strategy, and healthcare innovations to reimagined public services. As you hone your skills and take on new challenges, you’ll also travel and experience new cultures first-hand, build lasting friendships with your remarkable teammates, grow in confidence and have fun.
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Beginning your career at Newton means you’ll be plugged in and working directly with your clients from day one after your induction. You’ll be trusted to contribute immediately, immersing yourself in their complex challenges and making a genuine impact in their worlds. As you learn hands-on, on-site, you’ll see and feel the difference you can make.
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You’ll be surrounded by outstanding minds who challenge you to think differently, encourage curiosity and make a real impact together. Starting your career at Newton gives you the opportunity to grow at pace, while being supported by a team that’s invested in your development and success. Together we are one team and take collective pride in making change happen.
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The scale and complexity of the challenges we take on with clients means our work has real purpose. Governments, public sector organisations and leading global brands come to us when they need to realise their biggest ambitions, drive positive change or seize exciting opportunities. It makes working at Newton truly rewarding.
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We are not consultants who hand out advice and then step back. At Newton we do things differently, acting as a strategic delivery partner to our clients. This means we implement change alongside them to make a meaningful impact within the organisation and the communities they serve. We stay until the change lands, and the results are real.
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This environment is fast paced, and you’ll be given opportunities for rapid progression as you work on projects with global leaders across the Consumer, Public, and Defence and Infrastructure markets. As part of our fast growing and thriving team you also may have the chance to work in a growing number of locations around the world.
Working at Newton
As a Consultant, you’ll work alongside clients and colleagues within a workstream to deliver inspiring, measurable results. Your work will be varied and challenging, and you’ll build a growing expertise by implementing Newton Core: our unique approach to problem-solving, client engagement and project delivery. With every project, you’ll form strong relationships with our clients, and help them build the capabilities to continue solving future challenges without us.
In-depth, hands-on training
We help you build a broad skillset as a Consultant over your first two years with us. This ensures you understand our business well and encourages you to explore your skillset and natural strengths in diverse settings and teams. It’s a crucial time for building the fundamentals of consulting and the Newton methodology. All our consultants need to possess this core skillset to thrive, regardless of the particular areas you work in while at Newton.
As an Operations Consultant, you’ll work closely with a variety of clients, mapping processes and analysing data to identify opportunities for operational improvement. You’ll plan and implement the changes needed to realise value and deliver lasting impact. You’ll work on-site, from the factory floor to the boardroom, and everywhere in between. Every project and every client is different, but our commitment to creating enduring value for them doesn’t change.
Specialising further
Connected and future-focused, our Digital Consultants identify where data and technology can benefit an organisation. Whether that is using new tech or building our own solutions, Digital Consultants bring industry-leading, even industry-changing, solutions to our clients’ challenges.
Consulting isn’t a faceless business. At the heart of everything we do, there are people. Our People & Change experts ensure the change we bring to our clients comes to life for their people. Whether implementing digital, operational or cultural changes, they work alongside the people within our client organisations to manage change before, during and beyond implementation.
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Perks & Benefits
As well as working on impactful projects with a top team, you’ll also receive a competitive salary package with great benefits.
Salary Package
Rewarding benefits
A rewarding career is built on more than a good salary and a job title. Our extensive benefits promote flexibility and support your wellbeing, helping you to thrive from day one.
We support you with regular ongoing training plus a collection of development resources to help you shape your learning. You’ll be given a personal Development Manager to support your professional and personal growth, as well as access to a full range of self-learning tools and opportunities to develop skills outside your day-to-day role.
As a trainee Consultant, you’ll develop core skills, including how to simplify complex systems, calculate efficiencies and problem-solve using data. You’ll learn how to manage stakeholders, navigate conflict with confidence, and nurture strong relationships. You’ll develop time-management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively. You’ll build the skills to support your own growth and that of others, in an environment where teams practice open feedback, share knowledge and celebrate success together.
As you grow your career, you’ll be given opportunities to pursue a range of professional qualifications to ensure you continue to progress and develop.
Application process
Our application is as efficient as the way we work – no cover letter required, and completion in as little as a month. We welcome applications from final year undergraduates and early career professionals, and from a wide range of academic backgrounds – there is no single ‘right’ degree.
Start by completing a short online form covering your education, work experience, and achievements. We welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds, though we do have a minimum UCAS benchmark of AAB at A-Level or equivalent. In some cases – such as where socio-economic background or extenuating circumstances may have impacted academic performance – additional context can be considered through our contextual recruitment approach, so it may still be worth applying even if you’re a few grades short.
This stage includes a series of assessments designed to evaluate your cognitive ability and suitability for Newton. You’ll begin with a Realistic Job Preview Quiz, which isn’t assessed, and helps you decide if Newton is the right fit for you. Next, you’ll complete a cognitive assessment covering logical reasoning, numerical skills, and data interpretation, followed by a behavioural assessment.
This short one-way video interview is your chance to let your personality shine. You’ll answer three questions about your experiences, so be yourself and show us your communication skills. We have real assessors – not AI – screening these so treat it like an in-person interview.
Our virtual assessment centre is a chance to really get to know each other. You’ll take part in a group exercise, technical tasks, and a mini-interview – all based on real Newton case studies to give you insight into our work. You’ll also meet some of our consultants and have the opportunity to ask questions in a Q&A. We recommend brushing up on your numerical skills and preparing for the interview.
This stage begins with an informal dinner the evening before, where you’ll meet Newton consultants and have the chance to ask questions about our work, culture, and life at Newton. The dinner is not assessed and is a great opportunity to learn as much as you’d like. The following day, you’ll take part in two 45-minute interviews with senior team members – one focused on your skills and experiences, and the other a technical case study where you’ll work through complex problems with your assessors.
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Got the job? Fantastic, we’ll look forward to welcoming you to the team! While you wait for your start date, we’ll stay in contact via regular newsletters and offer you the opportunity to join us at an Offer Holder Review Day.
We assess every applicant on their individual merits. Above all we look for analytical problem-solving skills and commitment to going the extra mile for our clients. These are the qualities that enable us to deliver the lasting impact our clients need.
You have an analytical approach combined with the drive to get stuck into a complex challenge. You’re ready to tackle difficult projects and always aim to exceed expectations.
You’ll seize opportunities, pursue excellence and develop quickly – pushing the limits of what others think is possible. You navigate both highs and lows to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Fascinated by possibilities and opportunities, you’re drawn to new ideas and committed to unlocking potential. Everything is interesting!
You have EQ as well as IQ. You demonstrate awareness of the differences in the world around you and show empathy and compassion. You understand your own strengths, but recognise where you can improve, giving and receiving feedback and support with consideration.
You value collaboration and recognise the importance of sharing skills and knowledge. You know when to ask for help – and when to offer it.
Outstanding people with outstanding people skills – you’ll be part of a remarkable team. Your talent for simplifying complex issues and presenting them in a compelling way will mean you fit right in. You’ll inspire others to aspire to more.
Pace, complexity and impact. You’ll learn, adapt quickly, and always be ready for more. Things move and change fast at Newton, so you’ll need to recognise your own boundaries and manage your time to deliver.
More about the role
Consultants typically travel Monday through Thursday and return home for weekends. Projects may occasionally require longer periods away from home or international assignments depending on client needs.
Most US Consultants will spend most of their time on North America projects. However, building a new practice involves some flexibility. When required, Consultants may work in the UK or other client locations for extended periods. All candidates should be prepared to work internationally. These stints can last several months and will result in longer periods without travelling home
Yes. Candidates in North America can apply to the UK graduate intake, which runs as a separate recruitment process with its own salary, benefits and employment terms. The Consultant role is globally consistent, but contracts are country-specific, and joining one scheme does not guarantee a future transfer between roles or locations. For the North America Consultant role, international mobilityis expected. Consultants should be open to working on projects in the UK and other geographies, with mobility driven by project needs rather than permanent relocation.
Newton combines strategic thinking with hands on delivery, guarantees outcomes and immerses Consultants in client work and sites. Our performance-based model means we are accountable for results. We offer real responsibility early and a collaborative environment where people support each other to succeed.
You will have a dedicated mentor, regular feedback through review and team days and access to specialist training. Our team culture ensures you are never working alone: colleagues share knowledge and help each other overcome challenges
Newton does not currently have a permanent North America office but we’re exploring real estate options in Chicago, and are currently using shared office space in downtown Chicago for our people to meet/collaborate. Consultants are primarily based on client sites during the week and work remotely when not on site. As the US practice grows, our footprint may evolve in line with business needs.
No, we will not be sponsoring visas for the US Consultant role. We’re focusing on US nationals and those with the right to work in the US.
We have worked with a range of international clients, including Kimberly-Clark, Mars, McDonald’s, Kellogg’s, Rolls Royce, and BAE Systems.
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